Write the Damn Book Already
Ep 54: Romance Writing and Marketing with Novelist Mary Belle
Send me your writing and publishing questions!
In the latest episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, debut novelist Mary Belle and I talked about her going all in on her writing career (while raising a 3-year-old).
Mary knew exactly what she needed from her first beta readers (and it wasn't just critique), and with her background in social media marketing and event planning, her creative marketing strategy will inspire you. She's implemented an approach that, among other things, involves setting up curated events with local retailers that perfectly align with the theme of her book and selling directly to readers, which cuts out the middleman and lets her connect with her audience on a deeply personal level.
If you're ready to take exciting risks, set your own deadlines (and sticking to them), and find creative ways to market your work (and have fun doing it), this episode is for you!
ABOUT MARY BELLE
Mary Belle is a first-time self-published contemporary romance author with a background in digital marketing. She writes relatable love stories with equal parts spice and humor. Her debut steamy rom-com Vivi il Momento has, to date, sold 500+ copies with 50+ five-star reviews in just under two months since it’s been released. She is a work from home toddler mom, and lives with her husband and daughter in New York. Currently, she’s working on the sequel to Vivi il Momento.
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"I got my podcast launched in 3 days thanks to this great mini-course!"
--Dr. Diana Naranjo, The Characterist podcast host
Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry.
Available wherever podcasts are available:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
YouTube
Let's Connect!
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Website
Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] com
The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.
To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth
Send me your writing and publishing questions!
In the latest episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, debut novelist Mary Belle and I talked about her going all in on her writing career (while raising a 3-year-old).
Mary knew exactly what she needed from her first beta readers (and it wasn't just critique), and with her background in social media marketing and event planning, her creative marketing strategy will inspire you. She's implemented an approach that, among other things, involves setting up curated events with local retailers that perfectly align with the theme of her book and selling directly to readers, which cuts out the middleman and lets her connect with her audience on a deeply personal level.
If you're ready to take exciting risks, set your own deadlines (and sticking to them), and find creative ways to market your work (and have fun doing it), this episode is for you!
ABOUT MARY BELLE
Mary Belle is a first-time self-published contemporary romance author with a background in digital marketing. She writes relatable love stories with equal parts spice and humor. Her debut steamy rom-com Vivi il Momento has, to date, sold 500+ copies with 50+ five-star reviews in just under two months since it’s been released. She is a work from home toddler mom, and lives with her husband and daughter in New York. Currently, she’s working on the sequel to Vivi il Momento.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Upcoming workshop: Pre-order incentives and bundle packages for authors
MOCKUP SHOTS DEAL
I've used MockUp shots for years to create attention-grabbing images great for social media.
It usually costs $207, but they're offering a 60% discount on lifetime access with lifetime updates. It's a great way to get an unheard-of price on a product that will make you money and that you will end up using all the time.
Click Here for 60% off >>
Ready to start your own podcast?
Get 35% off the Podcast Starter Pack with code PODCAST35 at https://publishaprofitablebook.com/podcast101
"I got my podcast launched in 3 days thanks to this great mini-course!"
--Dr. Diana Naranjo, The Characterist podcast host
Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry.
Available wherever podcasts are available:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
YouTube
Let's Connect!
Instagram
Website
Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] com
The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.
To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth